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Commodity Review: Crop Today, Grain TomorrowAmy Reynolds, International Grains Council, UK, provides an overview of the highs in global supply and demand for different grains over the past five years and questions how long this will continue.

Smart solutions for operational efficiencyHenrik Dyrholm, Hempel A/S, Denmark, highlights the importance of antifouling coatings for dry bulk vessels in order to maximise their efficiency.

Squeaky CleanMark Oliver Wittburg, Wilhelmsen Ships Service, Germany, provides an overview of the difficulties of hold cleaning on bulk carriers, outlining a range of cleaning solutions that are designed to overcome these challenges, whilst meeting regulations.

New Levels of EfficiencyTony Ingham, Sensor Technology Ltd, UK, illustrates how newly developed technology that monitors the handling of dry bulk cargo can improve performance and optimise maintenance planning.

Reaching New Heights The expansion of operations of a Brazilian cement plant called for a new conveying system to transport limestone from its quarry to the plant. Christian Ullmann, Sempertrans, Germany, details the company’s solution.

In Good Hands Bernd Küsel, CBG, Germany, describes a system for conveyor belts that can substantially increase safety and operating efficiency.

Dust Control Review A review of dust control in the dry bulk industry featuring contributions from Martin Engineering, Benetech, Inc and BossTek.